Sri Lanka’s EDB and Plastic and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka working to uplift tyre manufacturing sector
The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) and Plastic and the Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) had organised a two day workshop in July on product innovation, technology and research and development to upgrade the knowledge of tyre manufacturers/exporters.
The workshop was held by obtaining the services of technical experts from India.
Accordingly, the first collaborative tyre workshop was conducted successfully with the participation of over 100 technical personnel of leading tyre manufacturing and exporting companies in Sri Lanka.
The local media has reported that considering the knowledge gained by the first workshop, on the request made by the technical personnel and the importance of continuous upgrading of the knowledge of the sector to be in par with international requirements, the EDB in collaboration with the SLAMERP and PRISL had organised a two day workshop on tyre compounding and tyre technology by obtaining the services of technical experts from India on July 25 and 26, 2019 at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.
Over 100 technical personnel from leading Sri Lankan tyre manufacturing/exporting companies including major players such as Camso Loadstar, Trelleborg Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Global Rubber Industries (Pvt.) Ltd, CEAT Sri Lanka, etc., participated at this workshop, media reports further stated.
The objectives of this workshop were to enhance the technical knowledge of the tyre industry personnel and provide exposure on the latest developments and tyre application requirements of the international tyre industry, reports have added.
OSL take:
The government of Sri Lanka has taken many initiatives to develop and uplift the country’s manufacturing and exports sectors. Key among the programmes are those aimed at introducing the latest technologies and expertise to help Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and exports sectors to more competitive in the global market. The many trade agreements as well as trade concessions enjoyed by Sri Lanka have also helped the continuous increase in the country’s export earnings. Sri Lanka’s geographical positioning in the Indian Ocean has added to this advantage. Therefore foreign businesses/investors could explore business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and exports sectors.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/02082019/Z_7 |